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State courts slam Mayor de Blasio over NYC shooting surge
The top spokesman for the state’s court system told Mayor Bill de Blasio to “look in the mirror” when it comes to responsibility for the dramatic surge in gun violence across the Big Apple — after more than four dozen people.Hizzoner had earlier in violence on the massive disruptions the coronavirus pandemic has caused across the city, which included hobbling key portions of the criminal justice system for several months.“The Mayor’s blaming the Courts for the recent spike in violence in New York City is absurd, patently false and ridiculous,” blasted Lucian Chalfen, spokesman for the state...…The top spokesman for the state’s court system told Mayor Bill de Blasio to “look in the mirror” when it comes to responsibility for the dramatic surge in gun violence across the Big Apple — after more than four dozen people.Hizzoner had earlier in violence on the massive disruptions the coronavirus pandemic has caused across the city, which included hobbling key portions of the criminal justice system for several months.“The Mayor’s blaming the Courts for the recent spike in violence in New York City is absurd, patently false and ridiculous,” blasted Lucian Chalfen, spokesman for the state...WW…
Man accused of punching NYPD chief, cops on Brooklyn Bridge released without bail
The Bronx man who allegedly punched NYPD Chief Terence Monahan and two other officers during Wednesday has been released without bail.Quran Campbell, 25, is accused of socking the highest-ranking uniformed cop several times in the face as Monahan tried to arrest him after Campbell had allegedly punched another NYPD officer and lieutenant near the Manhattan approach to the bridge.Campbell was arraigned on assault charges in Manhattan criminal court and was granted supervised release.A second Bronx man, Banks Shaborn, 25, was also arraigned Thursday after allegedly clocking the same...…The Bronx man who allegedly punched NYPD Chief Terence Monahan and two other officers during Wednesday has been released without bail.Quran Campbell, 25, is accused of socking the highest-ranking uniformed cop several times in the face as Monahan tried to arrest him after Campbell had allegedly punched another NYPD officer and lieutenant near the Manhattan approach to the bridge.Campbell was arraigned on assault charges in Manhattan criminal court and was granted supervised release.A second Bronx man, Banks Shaborn, 25, was also arraigned Thursday after allegedly clocking the same...WW…
Johnny Depp admits calling ex-wife ‘Amber Turd’ after poop incident
Thanks for contacting us. We've received your submission.Johnny Depp testified in a British court Friday that he laughed when ex-wife Amber Heard as a prank — and then dubbed her “Amber Turd,” according to reports.“It was one of the most absurd, unexpected statements that I have ever witnessed in my life, so yes, initially I did laugh because it was so strange,” Depp said during cross-examination at his explosive libel trial, .Depp had been sent photographs of the feces in their bed, the day after he and Heard celebrated her 30th birthday, in 2016. The cleaner had discovered the...…Thanks for contacting us. We've received your submission.Johnny Depp testified in a British court Friday that he laughed when ex-wife Amber Heard as a prank — and then dubbed her “Amber Turd,” according to reports.“It was one of the most absurd, unexpected statements that I have ever witnessed in my life, so yes, initially I did laugh because it was so strange,” Depp said during cross-examination at his explosive libel trial, .Depp had been sent photographs of the feces in their bed, the day after he and Heard celebrated her 30th birthday, in 2016. The cleaner had discovered the...WW…
Controversial Bronx judge releases alleged rapist without bail
An illegal immigrant facing rape charges was released without bail by a judge who critics claim only landed her position through political connections — and his victim’s family is outraged and terrified.A 54-year-old woman says she was violently raped by ex-boyfriend Jesus Ayala, 39, July 3 in her East Bronx apartment.Prosecutors asked for $20,000 bail at his arraignment July 14 on eight felony counts of rape, criminal sexual act and other raps — but Bronx Criminal Court Judge Jeanine Johnson released Ayala on his own recognizance.“Her knees just went weak and she went to the floor,” said...…An illegal immigrant facing rape charges was released without bail by a judge who critics claim only landed her position through political connections — and his victim’s family is outraged and terrified.A 54-year-old woman says she was violently raped by ex-boyfriend Jesus Ayala, 39, July 3 in her East Bronx apartment.Prosecutors asked for $20,000 bail at his arraignment July 14 on eight felony counts of rape, criminal sexual act and other raps — but Bronx Criminal Court Judge Jeanine Johnson released Ayala on his own recognizance.“Her knees just went weak and she went to the floor,” said...WW…
Four charged with murder of Brooklyn-born rapper Pop Smoke
Thanks for contacting us. We've received your submission.Two men and two teens have been charged with during a home-invasion robbery in Los Angeles in February, officials announced Monday.Corey Walker, 19, and Keandre Rodgers, 18, were hit with one count each of murder and robbery for the Feb. 19 slaying of the artist, whose real name was Bashar Jackson.The pair, who are expected to be arraigned later Monday, could face the death penalty if convicted, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.The four suspects, wearing masks and hooded sweatshirts, allegedly home where...…Thanks for contacting us. We've received your submission.Two men and two teens have been charged with during a home-invasion robbery in Los Angeles in February, officials announced Monday.Corey Walker, 19, and Keandre Rodgers, 18, were hit with one count each of murder and robbery for the Feb. 19 slaying of the artist, whose real name was Bashar Jackson.The pair, who are expected to be arraigned later Monday, could face the death penalty if convicted, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.The four suspects, wearing masks and hooded sweatshirts, allegedly home where...WW…
Capitol rioter argues that he called Pelosi a ‘biatch,’ not a ‘bitch’
The Capitol rioter who on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s desk called the congresswoman a “Biatch” — and not the far more offensive slur with one less letter, his lawyer argued in court papers.In an effort to frame , 60, “in the worst possible light” and deny his bid for bail, federal prosecutors misquoted the note he left for Pelosi during the , argued defense attorney Joseph McBride in a motion filed Friday in DC federal court.“Hey Nancy Bigo was here Biatd,” reads the full message, with Barnett using his nickname, Bigo.“Instead of writing the accusatory ‘You bitch’ as the government falsely...…The Capitol rioter who on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s desk called the congresswoman a “Biatch” — and not the far more offensive slur with one less letter, his lawyer argued in court papers.In an effort to frame , 60, “in the worst possible light” and deny his bid for bail, federal prosecutors misquoted the note he left for Pelosi during the , argued defense attorney Joseph McBride in a motion filed Friday in DC federal court.“Hey Nancy Bigo was here Biatd,” reads the full message, with Barnett using his nickname, Bigo.“Instead of writing the accusatory ‘You bitch’ as the government falsely...WW…
Ghislaine Maxwell wants original of Prince Andrew and Virginia Giuffre pic
Ghislaine Maxwell’s lawyers are trying to get their hands on a pair of cowboy boots that Jeffrey Epstein once bought a teen — and the of Virginia Giuffre with Prince Andrew, new court documents show.Maxwell, 59, is charged in Manhattan federal court with to be abused by her and Epstein in the 1990s and lying about it.The unusual requests were revealed in a motion unsealed Friday from Boies Schiller Flexner LLP, which represents more than five of Epstein’s victims — including Annie Farmer and Giuffre, who has claimed she was groomed by Maxwell to be .Sigrid McCawley, a lawyer for the firm,...…Ghislaine Maxwell’s lawyers are trying to get their hands on a pair of cowboy boots that Jeffrey Epstein once bought a teen — and the of Virginia Giuffre with Prince Andrew, new court documents show.Maxwell, 59, is charged in Manhattan federal court with to be abused by her and Epstein in the 1990s and lying about it.The unusual requests were revealed in a motion unsealed Friday from Boies Schiller Flexner LLP, which represents more than five of Epstein’s victims — including Annie Farmer and Giuffre, who has claimed she was groomed by Maxwell to be .Sigrid McCawley, a lawyer for the firm,...WW…
Former NYC firefighter Thomas Fee facing arrest in Capitol riot
A former New York City firefighter with a history of racist accusations against him is being hunted by the feds in the Jan. 6 storming of the US Capitol — where he claimed to be “at the tip of the spear,” authorities said Monday.Thomas Fee, 53, of Freeport, Long Island, texted an acquaintance a photo of himself surrounded by rioters inside the US Capitol Rotunda, according to court papers.Fee also allegedly sent the man, whose sister was formerly Fee’s girlfriend, a video in which people were yelling “tyranny” and “Pelosi,” along with a text about being...…A former New York City firefighter with a history of racist accusations against him is being hunted by the feds in the Jan. 6 storming of the US Capitol — where he claimed to be “at the tip of the spear,” authorities said Monday.Thomas Fee, 53, of Freeport, Long Island, texted an acquaintance a photo of himself surrounded by rioters inside the US Capitol Rotunda, according to court papers.Fee also allegedly sent the man, whose sister was formerly Fee’s girlfriend, a video in which people were yelling “tyranny” and “Pelosi,” along with a text about being...WW…
USPS says huge amount of mail-in ballots were not delivered
Significant percentages of mail-in ballots in battleground states were not delivered to election offices Nov. 3, according to US Postal Service data filed in federal court on Wednesday.In Philadelphia, 33.7 percent of mail-in ballots were not delivered to election offices on Election Day, the data shows.In Atlanta, the same goes for 17.9 percent of mail-in ballots, and in Detroit for 21.1 percent, the filing states.For Greensboro, NC, 27.1 percent were not delivered, and in Lakeland, Wis., the figure is 23.2 percent, according to the filing.The data also shows that 6.7 percent of mail-in...…Significant percentages of mail-in ballots in battleground states were not delivered to election offices Nov. 3, according to US Postal Service data filed in federal court on Wednesday.In Philadelphia, 33.7 percent of mail-in ballots were not delivered to election offices on Election Day, the data shows.In Atlanta, the same goes for 17.9 percent of mail-in ballots, and in Detroit for 21.1 percent, the filing states.For Greensboro, NC, 27.1 percent were not delivered, and in Lakeland, Wis., the figure is 23.2 percent, according to the filing.The data also shows that 6.7 percent of mail-in...WW…
Harvey Weinstein will likely die in prison if not freed, lawyers claim
Thanks for contacting us. We've received your submission.Harvey Weinstein is broke and will likely die if he remains in prison, his lawyer said Friday at a hearing over whether the former powerhouse producer should be freed on of his Manhattan rape conviction.“[Weinstein’s] physical and mental condition has so deteriorated, I do not think it’s an overstatement to say that if he is not released as part of this application, his chances of surviving in prison are rather low,” one of his lawyers, Barry Kamins, told Judge Angela Mazzarelli during a virtual hearing in the Appellate Division First...…Thanks for contacting us. We've received your submission.Harvey Weinstein is broke and will likely die if he remains in prison, his lawyer said Friday at a hearing over whether the former powerhouse producer should be freed on of his Manhattan rape conviction.“[Weinstein’s] physical and mental condition has so deteriorated, I do not think it’s an overstatement to say that if he is not released as part of this application, his chances of surviving in prison are rather low,” one of his lawyers, Barry Kamins, told Judge Angela Mazzarelli during a virtual hearing in the Appellate Division First...WW…